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Antioch hires Mark Janek as contracted community development director; administrator reports insurance savings, IDOT permitting and tech initiatives

Village of Antioch Board · December 15, 2025
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The board approved a contract for Mark Janek to serve as contracted community development director. Village Administrator Jim Moran reported about IDOT permitting for the marketplace project, a roughly $400,000 swing in insurance premiums saved by switching carriers, and IT cost-savings tied to the police department body-camera service.

The Village of Antioch board approved a contract for Mark Janek to serve as a contracted community development director, and Administrator Jim Moran used the meeting to report a series of updates on economic development, insurance savings and information-technology initiatives.

Mayor Gardner introduced Janek and the mayor and administrator praised his municipal experience in places including Niles and Winnetka. "So, he is stepping into the role as a contracted community development director," the mayor said. The board approved the contract during the meeting.

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